lactation interaction for RECOFAST LM

Recofast lm 5mg/10mg tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Common side effects

Uses

Montelukast is used to prevent asthma.

How it works

Montelukast belong to a class of medicines called leukotriene receptor antagonist (anti-asthmatic drugs). It blocks the action of certain natural substances (leukotrienes) that are involved in causing asthma and allergies. It makes breathing easier by reducing swelling in the airways.

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Expert advice for RECOFAST LM

Use levocetirizine with caution in the elderly; they may be more sensitive to its effects.

It is best to take the drug at bedtime as it can make you drowzy.

Do not take levocetirizine if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to levocetirizine.

Take special care with levocetirizine and follow the advice of your doctor: if you suffer from epilepsy or are in any risk of having fits. if you suffer from kidney failure, because you may require a lower dosage.

Tell your doctor if you are taking drugs like antidepressants; medications for anxiety, mental illness, or seizures; ritonavir; sedatives; sleeping pills; theophylline; and tranquilizers, as it may worsen the side effects.

Consult your doctor before taking this drug if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.

Do not take alcohol with cetirizine, as it may worsen the side effects.

Frequently asked questions for RECOFAST LM

Levocetirizine

Q.Is levocetirizine/ LCZ/ LCZ plus/ xyzal/ Zyrtec/ vozet an over the counter?No.Levecetirozine (also available as LCZ/ LCZ plus/ xyzal/ Zyrtec/ vozet) is not an over the counter medication. Prescription from your doctor is always required

Q.Is levocetirizine gluten free?Yes.levocetirizine is gluten free. Please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use

Q.Is levocetirizine a narcotic or steroid?Levocetirizine belongs to a class of medications called antihistamines. It is not a narcotic or steroid

Q.Is levocetirizine a decongestant?Levocetrizine is used to relieve runny nose; sneezing; and redness, itching, and tearing of the eyes caused by hay fever, seasonal allergies, and allergies due to other substances.

Montelukast

Q.What are the uses of montelukast/ Montek Lc/ Romilast?Montelukast (also available as Montek Lc/ Romilast) is used to prevent and treat asthma, seasonal allergies (hay fever), and prevent exercise-induced asthma

Q.Is montelukast steroid/antibiotic?No. Monteleukast is an leukotriene receptor antagonist which is used as an anti-asthmatic drugs

Q.Is montelukast harmful?Montelukast is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor